In this guide, I will show you how to restart a FireStick. The same steps apply to other Fire TV devices too including FireStick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Stick Lite.
There could be a number of reasons why you would want to restart your FireStick. For instance, if you are experiencing performance issues even after clearing up the device storage, restarting FireStick / Fire TV could be a great help.
Sometimes, FireStick apps freeze and will not let you go back to the home window. In that case, restarting is the only option to get the device running normally again. You may have installed an update or probably a new app, which requires a restart before coming into effect. So, whatever your reason, let me help you with various ways to restart FireStick.
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Method 1: How to Restart FireStick with Settings
There is a Restart option within the FireStick Settings that lets you quickly reboot your device. It is probably the most uncomplicated method to restart Amazon FireStick. However, for this method to work, your remote must be working and you should be able to navigate your FireStick.
If the device is frozen or stuck and not responding to the regular remote commands (such as back-button press), you can use the other two methods I have provided later in this guide.
Assuming your remote is working normally and your device is not frozen, follow these steps to restart FireStick:
1. On the home window of FireStick, you will find the menu options in the middle (press the Home key on your remote to go to the home window)
Click Settings in the far right
2. Now go ahead and navigate to My Fire TV and click it
3. Now, scroll down a bit and choose Restart
4. When prompted, click Restart again
5. Your FireStick will now begin to restart. The ‘Powering Off’ message will also be displayed on the screen
This is how you restart FireStick using the Settings options.
Method 2: Restart FireStick directly with the Remote
If your FireStick screen is stuck preventing you from navigating properly and accessing the Settings, you may directly reboot with the remote controller using a combination of buttons. It is a hard reboot that force closes any running apps. Use this method only when the first method does not work.
Here is how you do it:
1. Hold down the Select and Play/Pause keys on the remote together for about 5 seconds
2. Your FireStick will start to reboot directly without throwing any confirmation prompt on the screen as with the first method
Method 3: Unplug from the power source to restart FireStick
This is another way of force restarting your FireStick. Use it only when the first two methods do not work.
This method to restart FireStick comes in handy when your FireStick screen is frozen and would not respond to any remote commands. It is also useful when your Amazon FireStick remote controller does not work at all.
All you need to do is unplug your FireStick or Fire TV device from the power source. It would be a good idea to wait for about a minute before plugging the device back into the power supply.
This may be the easiest method to restart FireStick if the power source is within easy reach.
Wrapping Up
So, that is how you can restart FireStick. The methods are incredibly easy to follow. Once rebooted, FireStick may take a few minutes to power up.
Related:
- How to Set up Amazon Fire Stick
- How to fix non-working FireStick Remote
- Best FireStick Settings
- Best Tips and Tricks for Fire Stick
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my firestick went black screen wont show nothing
Hi Monica,
Have you attempted to unplug your FireStick from the HDMI port and also unplug your television from its power source? As detailed in method 3 of the article, you should wait at least 1 minute before plugging your devices back into their power sources before attempting to turn them back on. Please let me know if you are still experiencing this issue after following the steps detailed in method 3.
my firestick tells me that my home is not available now what I have tired restarting , unpluging
Hi Dan, here is our guide on how to fix “Home is Currently Unavailable” on FireStick.
When I try to do the initial setup I get as far as connecting to my wifi and then as it tries to update I just get taken to a screen that says “Unable to update your Fire TV Stick”. It can’t be my wifi strength as I have another firestick that works fine. I’ve tried resetting but I get the same outcome?
Hi Keith, it could be the faulty FireStick. Did you try contacting Amazon customer support?
My fire stick is heldup on lono itself don’t show any menu what is the solution
Hi Harjeet, unplug the device. Wait for a few minutes. Plug it back in. It should work.
hi my fire stick is stuck on configuring your fire tv
Hi Linda, unplug and power up the device again. It should work.
My remote will does not turn on/off, nor does it control volume. Is there a remote reset? We have reset the firestick using a hard reset as well as the sequence you present.
Hi Ave, check out the solutions in this guide: https://www.firesticktricks.com/firestick-remote.html
firestick disappeared as an input option. selection on my tv. how can i get it back on?
Hi Gary, that usually happens when the device isn’t properly plugged into the HDMI port or the power source. Please check both.
somehow my operating system got knocked off all Im seeing is FireTVStick logo I bought two the other one works fine
Hi Ben, are you using the original power adapter that came with your device? If yes, please unplug the device from the power source and plug it back in.
My Amazon FireStick does not load and go beyond the FireStick icon. It trys to load but not get past the FireStick icon. I have unplugged it from the power socket and reconnected and this did not help. I also tried to press the power and play button for 5 seconds which did not have any action/result
Hi Edwin, are you using the original power adapter supplied with your FireStick? If yes, there might be a problem with the adapter. You may need to buy a new one compatible with your device from Amazon.
Fire stick worked after initial setup but now says “no signal” when we turn on tv. What’s the issue?
Hi Doug, go to FireStick Settings > Network and check if you are connected to your Wi-Fi network.
I do not have a working remote to reset my fire stick that is stuck on fire tv stick screen
Hi Richard, you may need to buy a new remote from Amazon. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do without the remote.
Help! My firestick has been working fine for two months, but suddenly it’s asking me to sign in? I’ve tried signing in multiple times, but it just kicks me back to the sign in page saying “There was a problem, please sign in with the currently active account”. It looks like the normal amazon sign in page you would find online with an error at the top.
I tried signing in with my mom’s account (she bought it for me for Christmas), but the same thing happened. I’ve tried finding the registrations on our accounts online, but can’t seem to find them anywhere. I tried using one of my friend’s accounts and it didn’t work either.
I’ve rebooted it using the play/pause & centre button and unplugging it/plugging it back in. I haven’t done the one in the settings because it won’t even let me get to that screen.
I’m pretty lost for what else I can do. Any suggestions?
Hi Liz, I have never heard of such an issue. Are you able to go to the FireStick Settings? If yes, you may want to reset the device to factory defaults and start over.
Here is our guide on how to reset a FireStick: https://www.firesticktricks.com/how-to-reset-firestick.html
Once the device is reset, you will need to set it up. Here is the setup guide: https://www.firesticktricks.com/how-to-set-up-amazon-fire-tv-stick-for-first-time.html
I have rebooted and my sound has completely gone no matter what I do it won’t come on
Hi Dawn, go to FireStick Settings > Display & Sounds > Audio > Surround Sound
Select ‘Best Available’. If it is already ‘Best Available’, select Stereo instead.
My left navigation won’t work. 😭I have reboot, restarted, and paired and it still doesn’t work.
Hi Laura, it looks like a FireStick remote issue. Please try one of the solutions in our guide https://www.firesticktricks.com/firestick-remote.html
All I get is a screen that says “What’s new on Fire T V”
Hi William, did you set up your FireStick already?
Instead of hitting restart of my fire stick I hit reset to factory default. Now I can’t do anything. I don’t have an amazon account and I understood you could use it without it as I don’t want to pay
Hi Deb, you will need an Amazon account to set up your FireStick. However, you don’t have to pay to create an account. You may create a free account and use it to sign in to your FireStick.
I bought my fire stick and am having to many issues. One is, when I try to use the volume key on it or any if my remotes it reminds or fast forwards the show I am watching. I have rebooted, unplugged, replugged, re booted nothing helps. How can I completely start the whole process over?
Hi Lisa, you may want to reset FireStick and redo everything. Go to FireStick Settings > My Fire TV > Reset Fire TV
Hi i have received a firestick off e bay and it wont even fire up i recon there is no software installed anyone know where i can find and download amerzon software?
Hi Ian, FireStick should come with the operating system preinstalled. I don’t think you can install it separately. Please contact the seller or eBay customer support for resolution.